Serving 631 students in grades 6-8, Holmes Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Holmes Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Covington, KY, encompassing approximately 6.9 square miles. Families within this area can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.8 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holmes Middle School's student population of 631 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
631 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Holmes Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Holmes Middle School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1114 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
30%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holmes Middle School's ranking?
Holmes Middle School is ranked #1114 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Holmes Middle School often compared to?
Holmes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holmes High School, Woodland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Holmes Middle School?
631 students attend Holmes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Holmes Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Holmes Middle School?
Holmes Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Holmes Middle School offer ?
Holmes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Holmes Middle School part of?
Holmes Middle School is part of Covington Independent School District.
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